Virtual Learning Resources for Music Educators

The resources on this page were provided by diverse NAfME members, NAfME corporate members, and various third-party organizations to support music educators as they navigate unprecedented challenges related to the pandemic, from the need for teacher self-care to tips and considerations for teaching online.

Make sure to also see the following resources from NAfME:

About this site: Third-party resource links on this site are being provided for informational purposes only; they do not constitute or imply the endorsement or recommendation by The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) of the third-party or the contents of such third-party websites. Because NAfME does not have any control over such third-party websites, NAfME is not responsible for the content of linked third-party sites and does not make any representations regarding the content made available on such third-party websites. Unless specifically noted, the views expressed in these media do not necessarily represent the policy or views of the Association, its officers, or its employees.

If you see a resource that needs updating, please let us know. Contact: memberservices@nafme.org.

Online Resources

TopicResource
Arts Website CompilationAmericans for the Arts

Arts Education Partnership

The Artists Safety Net

ArtsEdge Online Resources

National Assembly of State Arts Agencies

National Endowment for the Arts

National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM)

State Education Agency Directors of Arts Education (SEADAE)

Gettysburg College

Perpich Center Minnesota

National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

MacPhail Center for Music

College Music Society
BandVirtual Band Festival

CDBNA COVID-19 Response Committee Report
ChoirVirtual Choir

How to Create a Virtual Choir
Classical Music ArchivesClassical Music Archives
Cleaning InstrumentsCOVID-19 Instrument Cleaning Guidelines from NAfME, NFHS, and NAMM Foundation

COVID-19 and Cleaning Your Brass Instruments

COVID-19 and Instrument Hygiene for Musicians
CodingLearn to Code by Making Music
Collections of ResourcesTechlearning.com

Free Online Subscriptions
College FacultyAdvice for Newly Remote Teachers
CollegiatesUHaul Free Storage for College Students
Composer DiversityInstitute for Composer Diversity
Copyright – what you need to know when teaching remotelyNAfME Copyright Page

Distributed Music Recordings: Guidelines and Listing from NFHS and NAfME

Hal Leonard FAQ for Distance Learning
Disabilities
Providing Services to Children with Disabilities During COVID-19
Q&A Services for Children with Disabilities

Chrome Extensions for Students with Special Needs

New Strategies in Special Education as Children Learn from Home
English LearnersKeep English Learners Engaged during COVID-19
Facebook Groups Addressing Online Resources and LearningAmazing Educational  Resources

Music Educators Creating Online Learning
Folk Music from around the WorldFree Folk Music from around the World
JazzJazz Appreciation Month

Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Jazz Academy

Jazz Education Network

Butler University Jazz Program Playlist

6th Annual Vocal Jazz Summer Camp Online, August 3–7, 2020, 10 AM–5PM
Jazz Arranger and Composer COVID-19 Relief Commission GrantsInternational Society of Jazz Arrangers and Composers
Lesson PlansNAfME Responding Lessons Using Library of Congress Primary Sources

NAfME Model Cornerstone Assessments (Lesson Plan Included)

Artsedge Kennedy Center

Smithsonian Folkways

Music In Our Schools Month®

Dayton Performing Arts Alliance

Rock Hall EDU

Teach Rock

Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids

Library of Congress
Museum Free Virtual ToursMuseum Free Virtual Tours

All the Musical Instruments in the World
Music In Our Schools Month®Music In Our Schools Month®
Music Lessons/TipsOnline Music Lesson Tips for Student and Teacher
NAMM & NAfME WebinarBridging the Gap: Teaching & Learning Online
Online Citizenship for StudentsOnline Citizenship Videos
Online Tips and TricksResources for Educators during the Coronavirus Pandemic

International School Services Information about Online Learning

Practical Strategies and Resources

Online Learning Plan

Tips and Tools for Teachers Teaching Remotely

Why Online Learning Should Be More Self-Directed and Less Structured

Jazz Education Network Teaching Online

Online Teaching for the Unexpected Online Music Educator

SimpleK12

All Digital School

ISTE Learning Keeps Going

ISTE eBook Free Downloads
OperaMet Opera Guild
Performers / Creators Financial ResourcesWhat ASCAP Members Should Know about the Government Economic Stimulus Package
Professional DevelopmentNAfME Webinar PD (NAfME Academy®) – receive PD Hours. See also free webinars.

Music in a Minuet Blogs

Read Music Educator Journal Articles for PD Hours

Professional Learning Community Webinars for PD Hours

Electrify Your Symphony
Rock and RollRock and Roll Hall of Fame Free Online Learning

Rock and Roll Forever
Social-Emotional Learning SBO: Utilizing Social Emotional Learning for Reflection and Growth

Seven Mindsets: How to Talk to Students about COVID-19

Teaching SEL: Powering up Students with Social and Emotional Know-How

Amani Project
Steel Drum Virtual Steel Drum
Struggling StudentsGoogle Tools for Struggling Students
Student PerspectiveThe Students’ Voice during COVID-19

How One Person with Autism Feels about COVID-19
Suicide Prevention HotlineTalk with Us
Teacher CareEdSurge

Edutopia - A Mindset for the Moment

I Love My Job But It’s Killing Me (free download)

Managing Stress and Anxiety during COVID-19
TechnologyUltimate Free Music Tech Guide

Technology in Music Education

Music Tech Tools

Free Tech Guide
Ted TalksMusic Ted Talks
TutorialsSimple K-12 Webinars

How to Be a Better Online Teacher

How to Navigate Google Docs Formatting

How to Make Lesson Videos

Google Forms for Playing Test Submissions

Florida Virtual School
Virtual ConcertsNPR Virtual Concerts

NPR Tiny Desk Concerts

MET Opera—live opera for students

Seattle Symphony

Virtual Rehearsal Toolkit

Jazz Livestream

Alternatives to Creating a Virtual Choir

United States Army Field Band

The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

BBC: Royal Albert Hall Performances

The Philadelphia Orchestra

The Black Violin Masterclasses

The Lincoln Center

New Jersey Performing Arts Center

LA Philharmonic

Our Virtual Ensemble powered by GPG Music
Watch PartyHow to Host a Watch Party

The third-party resource links are being provided for informational purposes only; they do not constitute or imply the endorsement or recommendation by The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) of the third-party or the contents of such third-party websites. Because NAfME does not have any control over such third-party websites, NAfME is not responsible for the content of linked third-party sites and does not make any representations regarding the content made available on such third-party websites. Unless specifically noted, the views expressed in these media do not necessarily represent the policy or views of the Association, its officers, or its employees.